Finance

Field of study:

Finance, banking and insurance

Study language::

EN

Study program code:

P0412D050011

Application deadline:

15.05.2027

ISCED code:

0412

Study form::

full-time

Study duration:

4 years

Number of applicants in the last academic year: 7

Number of admitted students in the last academic year: 4

The aim of the degree programme is to prepare students for their future research or management activities in academia, research institutions, financial, consulting, industrial or non-profit organizations and public sector organizations. Students will gain advanced knowledge in economics and in key areas of financial management, financial markets, public finance and international aspects of tax systems and accounting according to the focus of the dissertation. The aim is to develop and intensively strengthen the ability to make independent decisions based on critical evaluation of materials and critical discussion using professional argumentation, to develop and consolidate professional language skills, especially in English, and to use appropriate mathematical-statistical methods and professional software. Thanks to the knowledge mentioned above and skills, the graduate will gain the prerequisites for the development of systemic disciplines and the solution of research problems and related scientific research questions. Emphasis is placed on the ability to independently solve a research task and quality processing, presentation and publication of research results.

The graduate of the doctoral degree programme Finance has the key knowledge and skills necessary for basic research and advanced analytical and managerial activities in the field of economic theory and managerial finance and, according to the focus of the dissertation, will deepen knowledge in monetary policy, financial markets and investments, advanced financial technologies or the international dimension of tax and accounting issues, corresponding to the current state of knowledge. They can identify key development trends in these areas and simultaneously set the required areas of scientific research activities that meet the requirements of basic or applied research or managerial practice. Depending on the type of a degree programme, the student can identify, classify and interpret economic data to an appropriate extent, including explicit and implicit assumptions using key concepts of mathematical-statistical analysis and methods, quantitative and qualitative data analysis. The graduate can use current information technology and software support for administrative and analytical work. The graduate is qualified to work as a researcher in basic or applied research at universities or research institutions, or in senior management positions in financial institutions, industry or the non-profit sector and state and public institutions, such as heads of economics, controlling, internal audit, risk management, dealing, retail or private banking, or in the position of junior / senior consultants. It is used in manufacturing companies, non-profit organizations, banks, insurance companies, tax and accounting firms, audit and consulting companies, and state and public administration organizations (municipal, regional authorities, ministries).

School detail

Institution type:

public

Abbreviation:

UTB

Number of students:

9310

Number of international students in degree programs:

1175

Number of international exchange students:

282

Number of international alumni

233